Bitter EJB Reviews

In the months since Bitter EJB came out, the reviews alone have made the hard work and social sacrifice feel worthwhile. If you'll pardon the shameless plug, I couldn't be pleased more by the warm reception:

"Well written... not just a catalog of antipatterns... will really give the reader more insight into EJB."

ACM Computing Reviews, February 2004

"...the authors, all seasoned Java developers, have distilled many of their more bitter experiences with J2EE and EJB, and offer this information in the hope that it will help others avoid these 'negative consequences.'"

ACM Computing Reviews, January 2004

"The book's informal tone offers a refreshing change from the ubiquitous preachiness of other EJB tomes. It's pragmatic and doesn't tap dance around the fact that EJBs are often used incorrectly in enterprise development... it's an effective way to avoid the potholes that have forced developers off track in the past."

Software Development Magazine, December 2003

"a very timely book written by well-known experts in the EJB field...It focuses on 'what not to do' but still encourages developers to come up with liberal ...and innovative solutions. ...an excellent book for all EJB developers and other enterprise developers who want to learn from the successes and failures of EJBs."

Slashdot.org

"...a must read before you begin an EJB project. It will help prevent design problems from becoming application problems...It goes beyond describing all that can go wrong but what can be done to prevent it or correct it."

JavaRanch.com

"The authors have used a unique way to teach concepts that are key to good programming, not to mention to life in general."

Gamelan.com/Developer.com

If you haven't checked it out already, please do.